Friday, June 7, 2013

George Lawler to be Honored June 21

NEWBURYPORT — City officials are planning to dedicate the community’s
new water treatment plant clearwell and pump station to the late
municipal leader George Lawler on Friday, June 21, at 10 a.m.,
Lawler was a former mayor, city councilor and city clerk. He died in February at the age of 85.
The
new clearwell and pump station, located on Spring Lane, are major city
projects to ensure the quality of the city’s water supply.
Lawler was chairman of the city’s Board of Water Commissioners when he died.
“Others
veteran leaders in this community have been honored, and George really
deserves recognition,” said E. Larry Kelley, who heads the water
commissioners now. “He deserves recognition because he served this city
well in a variety of capacities.”
Refreshments will be served following the ceremony.